Prologue The New JourneyProject Introduction Objectives and MissionsEvent Highlights
I am one of the new items neglected in the corners of a room. I know I am capable enough, but no one discover my greatness. Bro do you know that feel?
In a developed city like Hong Kong, many treasures like me, are hidden in the corner of most of the apartments. Rather than cramming your corners with new items, why not give us an opportunity to start anew?
Here, I start my journey with my friends, for finding our new masters!
In the Departure Zone at Jockey Club - The Conservancy Association Urban Forestry Green Hub, we took photos for making our new identity card. We officially left the place where did not need us anymore, and departed to our new home!
Here, we met people who really appreciate us, need us, and have promised to cherish us.
We are very happy to meet them!
As discussions around MSW charging sparked fervor among citizens, there was a surge in the disposal of new and unused items at refuse collection points and recycling centers. To encourage everyone to cherish belongings and reduce the burden on the Earth, The Conservancy Association (CA), with the support of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, organized the first " Our Hidden Treasure Corner: Thanksgiving Day" swap event from 3rd to 5th February, 2024, at Jockey Club - The Conservancy Association Urban Forestry Green Hub. CA recruited residents of the community to become stallholders of the event. The stallholders brought their available unused items and set up swap booths at the Green Hub, allowing participants to bring useful items home.
Stallholders are also fulfilled when giving their treasures to suitable people.
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Led by CA staff, there were sharing sessions with stallholders everyday during the event. The stallholders shared their feelings about the event and reflected on cherishing items and reducing waste. The stallholders are thrilled to share their brilliant techniques for decluttering and their fresh ideas on reducing materialistic desires, exploring different aspects of simplicity and embracing a slower-paced lifestyle. |
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The bartering event aims to engage the public in connecting with other individuals in the community and participating in the redistribution of Earth’s resources.
In addition to exchanging their unused items, participants also have the option to obtain needed items by saying the " Use Less, Waste Less" phrases offered by the organizers.
Participants have the opportunity to take on the role of ‘stallholders’, connecting unused items with new owners, granting old possessions a second chance, and simultaneously decluttering their homes to create more living space in an eco-conscious manner.
Promoting a sustainable approach to shopping.
Exploring the concepts of finding used items, exchanging, and swapping items as alternatives to conventional purchasing.
10 checkpoints with the theme of "Use Less, Waste Less, Spend Less" tips were set at the venue, which advocating for waste reduction at its source / Embracing a green lifestyle / Embracing the concept of minimalistic and sustainable living.
Every day, a sharing session begins with stories about unused items. By opening up discussions, we aim to educate the public about smart shopping, waste reduction at its source, cherishing and reducing waste, decluttering, and the concepts of green and minimalist living!
The second round of the event is coming soon. May everyone continue the legacy of sharing tokens of happiness and spreading joy and happiness together with the residents of Sham Shui Po.
Items to be received: Toys, stationery, clothing, and household items.
*Large items and furniture are temporarily not accepted
For enquiry: 2272 0306
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"Use Less, Waste Less " tips |
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A child is playing with a gong, which was made from a combination of "litter" collected from hill cleaning activities and second-hand items. |
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The table filled with toys is a big hit with the little ones! All the toys are actually brought in by stallholders from their own home. |
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| One of the stallholders brought in her treasured collection of Lego, which had been carefully amassed over many years. It immediately caught the eyes of both young and old alike. |
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Once they got their beloved items, the entire family happily took a photo with CA’s mascot, Eco-Ranger.
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The stallholder took the time to document the origins of the unused items and used this as an opportunity for self-reflection on his own consumption habits. |
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The Girl Guides brought toys donated from their own homes, with the intention of finding new homes for these pristine second-hand toys. |
The participants left heartwarming messages for CA. |
The two-day event was bustling with excitement, and we extend our gratitude to the neighborhood for their support!
The representative from Sham Shui Po Arts Association and CA Chief Executive Ken So take a photo in front of the center.
